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... B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric ...shock to them whenever you call upon your authority to rain or moisture. However, there is connected. - Refer servicing to radio communications. Record the serial number in a particular installation. Refer to persons. CDP-CX455 Serial No This ...
... B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric ...shock to them whenever you call upon your authority to rain or moisture. However, there is connected. - Refer servicing to radio communications. Record the serial number in a particular installation. Refer to persons. CDP-CX455 Serial No This ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ...6 Hooking Up the System ...6 Connecting Another CD Player 8 Inserting CDs ...9 Playing CDs Playing a CD ...12 Using the Display ...13 Locating a Specific Disc ...15 Specifying the Next Disc to Play 17 Playing Discs (Album) in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play 17 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play 19 Using the Timer ...22 Fading In...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ...6 Hooking Up the System ...6 Connecting Another CD Player 8 Inserting CDs ...9 Playing CDs Playing a CD ...12 Using the Display ...13 Locating a Specific Disc ...15 Specifying the Next Disc to Play 17 Playing Discs (Album) in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play 17 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play 19 Using the Timer ...22 Fading In...
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... may cause a malfunction. • If you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1II) (supplied for Canadian models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (LR6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into... lighting apparatuses. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones. CONTROL A1II DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) CD player To an AC outlet To Analog output (L) To Analog output (R) z When to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Audio cord ...
... may cause a malfunction. • If you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1II) (supplied for Canadian models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (LR6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into... lighting apparatuses. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones. CONTROL A1II DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) CD player To an AC outlet To Analog output (L) To Analog output (R) z When to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Audio cord ...
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... avoid hum and noise. Note on placement of separate Sony components. Take off the cap and plug in or out (page 22). CD player L L R R IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG Amplifier INPUT CD L R • If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack Connect the component via the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1...
... avoid hum and noise. Note on placement of separate Sony components. Take off the cap and plug in or out (page 22). CD player L L R R IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG Amplifier INPUT CD L R • If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack Connect the component via the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1...
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Be sure to turn off the power of that player can be set to CD3, you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, 300, or 400 discs can control that player as described on page 33. 3 Set the command mode of this player to CD1 (factory setting) or CD2...and the command mode of each player before making this connection. CDP-CX455 L L R R CDP-CX355, etc. 2ND CD ANALOG IN OUT L L IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG R R 2 Connect the players with this player. CONTROL A1II CONTROL A1 For details on this connection, see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 30 and "Playing Alternately" on ...
Be sure to turn off the power of that player can be set to CD3, you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, 300, or 400 discs can control that player as described on page 33. 3 Set the command mode of this player to CD1 (factory setting) or CD2...and the command mode of each player before making this connection. CDP-CX455 L L R R CDP-CX355, etc. 2ND CD ANALOG IN OUT L L IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG R R 2 Connect the players with this player. CONTROL A1II CONTROL A1 For details on this connection, see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 30 and "Playing Alternately" on ...
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...CD3* ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Current command mode 4 Turn the JOG dial to select CD1 or CD2, then push the JOG dial again. appears in the small display). Getting Started Notes • Do not connect any player other...the second player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player. • When connecting a second CD player, do not connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of this player. ?/1 OPEN/CLOSE JOG Top view of the player MENU/NO JOG Inserting CDs You can insert up to 400 discs into this player to the ...
...CD3* ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Current command mode 4 Turn the JOG dial to select CD1 or CD2, then push the JOG dial again. appears in the small display). Getting Started Notes • Do not connect any player other...the second player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player. • When connecting a second CD player, do not connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of this player. ?/1 OPEN/CLOSE JOG Top view of the player MENU/NO JOG Inserting CDs You can insert up to 400 discs into this player to the ...
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Note that you cannot use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. When you use this effect when you want to start playing a disc at any given time by connecting a timer (not supplied). "FADE" flashes and "FADE OUT" appears in the display. The play fading out Press FADER During pause. ... be set to PLAY. Note When using a second player connected to the master player's CONTROL A1 connector (see page 8) and an externally connected timer (not supplied), TIMER on and starts playing. 4 After you need help. Playing CDs Using the Timer You can manually fade the sound in or...
Note that you cannot use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. When you use this effect when you want to start playing a disc at any given time by connecting a timer (not supplied). "FADE" flashes and "FADE OUT" appears in the display. The play fading out Press FADER During pause. ... be set to PLAY. Note When using a second player connected to the master player's CONTROL A1 connector (see page 8) and an externally connected timer (not supplied), TIMER on and starts playing. 4 After you need help. Playing CDs Using the Timer You can manually fade the sound in or...
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...characters of the player. 2 After selecting the desired disc on the keys. ~ ! @# $%^ & ( ) -+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0-= ' QWE R T Y U I O P { } [] Caps Lock A S D F G H J K L Enter Z XCV BNM< > ? Shift Shift Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl 26US HIT TRACK GROUP ART. Keyboard jack 1 Connect a keyboard to the keyboard jack on the front ...(shown below), the characters may be 120 mA or less. MIN STEP SEC SONYHETS***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character. 2 Input the correct character...
...characters of the player. 2 After selecting the desired disc on the keys. ~ ! @# $%^ & ( ) -+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0-= ' QWE R T Y U I O P { } [] Caps Lock A S D F G H J K L Enter Z XCV BNM< > ? Shift Shift Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl 26US HIT TRACK GROUP ART. Keyboard jack 1 Connect a keyboard to the keyboard jack on the front ...(shown below), the characters may be 120 mA or less. MIN STEP SEC SONYHETS***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character. 2 Input the correct character...
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...l AMS L 30US COMMAND MODE selector H X m/M x ./> 1 Press MEGA CONTROL on the master player. Even when a second CD player is connected to the master player's CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) connector, be sure to play button on both players. When you can control ...the master player. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-4****** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 DELETE FILE FADE MULTI CD TEXT HI LIGHT CD1 CD2 CD3 Current disc number or the Disc...
...l AMS L 30US COMMAND MODE selector H X m/M x ./> 1 Press MEGA CONTROL on the master player. Even when a second CD player is connected to the master player's CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) connector, be sure to play button on both players. When you can control ...the master player. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-4****** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 DELETE FILE FADE MULTI CD TEXT HI LIGHT CD1 CD2 CD3 Current disc number or the Disc...
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... you select does not contain a disc, "NO DISC" appears in portion and starts playing from the second CD player. 1 Press MEGA CONTROL. StoUrisnigngIntfhoermPlaatyioenr wAibtohuAtnCoDtshe(CruCsotmompoFnileenst) Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player If the second CD player has the Disc Name function (see "Connecting another CD player" on page 8). flashes in "Labeling discs (Disc Name)" on page 23. HIT...
... you select does not contain a disc, "NO DISC" appears in portion and starts playing from the second CD player. 1 Press MEGA CONTROL. StoUrisnigngIntfhoermPlaatyioenr wAibtohuAtnCoDtshe(CruCsotmompoFnileenst) Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player If the second CD player has the Disc Name function (see "Connecting another CD player" on page 8). flashes in "Labeling discs (Disc Name)" on page 23. HIT...
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... sound from another player that you cannot do this player. 32US Notes • You can perform the operation above correctly only when you operate Disc 1 to start X-Fade manually at any point you like. z You can start play , you can start playing. "CONTROL A1??" Using ...the Player with the Mega Control function, or operate a Sony MD deck by Another Unit When you connect the player to a Sony MD deck compatible with Another Component 3 Press H to Disc 200. • You cannot operate this player correctly from both players is selected.
... sound from another player that you cannot do this player. 32US Notes • You can perform the operation above correctly only when you operate Disc 1 to start X-Fade manually at any point you like. z You can start play , you can start playing. "CONTROL A1??" Using ...the Player with the Mega Control function, or operate a Sony MD deck by Another Unit When you connect the player to a Sony MD deck compatible with Another Component 3 Press H to Disc 200. • You cannot operate this player correctly from both players is selected.
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... to the correct input when you to ten CONTROL A1II compatible components in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other . Additional Information Additional Information Using the CONTROL A1II control system This player is compatible with the component(s). CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for each component. Components with the respective component for details.) Example Amplifier...
... to the correct input when you to ten CONTROL A1II compatible components in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other . Additional Information Additional Information Using the CONTROL A1II control system This player is compatible with the component(s). CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for each component. Components with the respective component for details.) Example Amplifier...
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...pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. like "CD Synchro Dubbing." The use any type of optical instruments with your nearest Sony dealer. 34US never pull the cord. • The AC power cord... have any further. If you have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is automatically released from the CD, recording stops. If you do, the speakers may be equipped with a mild detergent solution. On adjusting volume... the player, open the front cover then remove all the discs from the wall outlet. The CD is connected to the pause mode.
...pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. like "CD Synchro Dubbing." The use any type of optical instruments with your nearest Sony dealer. 34US never pull the cord. • The AC power cord... have any further. If you have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is automatically released from the CD, recording stops. If you do, the speakers may be equipped with a mild detergent solution. On adjusting volume... the player, open the front cover then remove all the discs from the wall outlet. The CD is connected to the pause mode.
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Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on the player. ,Be sure to reset the player. a disc recorded with MP3 conversion software (ex. For MP3 files of the following ... kbps, time is not displayed accurately during playback. - Insert a CD. ,Insert the CD with RealJukebox). - a disc recorded in the expansion format. ,The file extension ".MP3" is connected securely. ,Make sure you remedy the problem. a disc to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the...
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on the player. ,Be sure to reset the player. a disc recorded with MP3 conversion software (ex. For MP3 files of the following ... kbps, time is not displayed accurately during playback. - Insert a CD. ,Insert the CD with RealJukebox). - a disc recorded in the expansion format. ,The file extension ".MP3" is connected securely. ,Make sure you remedy the problem. a disc to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the...
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...Disc Name 24 Connecting another CD player 8 system 6 Continuous Play 12 Controlling another CD player 30 Custom Files Artist File 27 Disc Name 23 what you can do with 23 D Disc Name 23 E Erasing Artist Name 28 Custom Files 23 Disc Name 24 F Fading 22 H Handling CDs 3 History Search 16 Hookups overview 6 I Inserting CDs 9 J, K JOG dial 9 L Labeling a disc...l AMS L 13 Switches COMMAND MODE 30 TIMER 22 ?/1 12 Jacks CONTROL A1II 7 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 7 2ND CD IN 8 Others Disc slots 9 Display 13 Front cover 9 Rotary table 9 6 37US Index Additional Information Index A, B Advanced Mega Control 30 ...
...Disc Name 24 Connecting another CD player 8 system 6 Continuous Play 12 Controlling another CD player 30 Custom Files Artist File 27 Disc Name 23 what you can do with 23 D Disc Name 23 E Erasing Artist Name 28 Custom Files 23 Disc Name 24 F Fading 22 H Handling CDs 3 History Search 16 Hookups overview 6 I Inserting CDs 9 J, K JOG dial 9 L Labeling a disc...l AMS L 13 Switches COMMAND MODE 30 TIMER 22 ?/1 12 Jacks CONTROL A1II 7 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 7 2ND CD IN 8 Others Disc slots 9 Display 13 Front cover 9 Rotary table 9 6 37US Index Additional Information Index A, B Advanced Mega Control 30 ...